Career fit quiz

Is Dermatologist the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the dermatologist career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the dermatologist job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I’m visual and detail-oriented
Statement 2 of 8I want regular hours
Statement 3 of 8I like quick procedures
Statement 4 of 8I want a high income
Statement 5 of 8I can compete for a residency
Statement 6 of 8I like helping people feel confident
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 12 years after high school training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $328,730 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Dermatologists are physicians who diagnose and treat diseases of the skin, hair and nails, including skin cancer, acne, eczema and psoriasis.

  • Examine skin, hair and nails
  • Screen for skin cancer
  • Perform biopsies
  • Treat acne, eczema and psoriasis
  • Remove skin cancers

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